Chapter 320: Cold Palace
Changchun Palace. Just listening to the name doesn't seem particularly bleak. It seems to sound very elegant and beautiful. However. It is a taboo that the harem concubines who have fallen out of favor and the concubines who are in favor dare not speak. It's a nightmare in the hearts of the harem concubines. Especially the nightmare in the hearts of the concubines who have fallen out of favor. A grave that can never be walked out.
The Changchun Palace that makes people in the harem talk about it. It is to imprison the concubines who have made mistakes. and the cold palace concentration camp of the disgraced concubines. The houses were ruined. No one takes care of it all year round. There are no flowers or plants in the courtyard. There are only depleted rotten wood and dead branches. As soon as it rains. The air smells of nasty rotting wood. Even. It is also mixed with other unspeakable unpleasant smells.
In addition to the concubines who have made mistakes and fallen out of favor, live here. No one came to this place. Xu is aware of entering this Changchun Palace. There is no hope in this life. It's based on . Most of the young and beautiful concubines have been in here since they entered here. Except at the beginning also
Cry. Changing the way to make a fuss. I want to evoke the mercy of the emperor that is almost impossible and non-existent. In the end, it all went crazy. Confusion. Not to mention dressing up. Wearable. With. Food. A concubine who has fallen out of favor. The degree of food and clothing is not even as good as the first-class palace maid eunuch in the palace.
In a courtyard of Changchun Palace. On the ground sat a few dull gray robes that were dressed or tarnished. or a woman who no longer recognizes her clothes in her original color. Playing with what they thought was fun...... Game. The chatter goes on and on. I don't know what they're talking about. Occasionally, there would be a burst of laughter that could not be deciphered.
Xu is staying in this cold palace all year round and can't see the sky. Almost all of them, who were originally young and beautiful, were pale. The eyes are dull. Hair messy. Dry and unshiny. It was supposed to be clean. The white and clean face is also a black stain. A stain on the west. I can't tell how beautiful they are.
Beggar kneeling on the street outside. I'm afraid that's what they are.
Originally in the youth of Shaohua. Young beautiful woman with a flower and a moon. should have married a good man. Live their ordinary and happy lives. But only because of the tricks of fate. Mistakenly entered this flashy palace. And delayed their supposed good life.
Whose fault is this.
I originally thought I would marry into the palace. This life deserves all the glory and wealth. There is no ordinary couple who are worried about firewood, rice, oil and salt like that. But unexpectedly. He who marries is not rich. But...... Ridiculous and pathetic. Whose fault is this?
Alas.
A low, long sigh. I don't know whose mouth escaped.
"Prince......" the eunuch Xiao Zhuozi shouted cautiously. The prince had been standing outside the gate of this cold palace for half an hour. Just standing quietly like this. Didn't speak. Didn't go in either. Just looking at the crazy women in the courtyard in a daze. There was no joy or anger on his handsome face. I can't see the joy of mourning. It's really without expression. It's been a long, long time. He heard this long, mournful sigh. At this time. A look of sadness and pity appeared on the prince's face.
Ignorance. He was hurting for whom. Again in pity on whom. Little Zhuozi couldn't guess. Only cautiously whispered comfort to the side." You've been standing here for a long time. You see. Now the sun is big. Are you still ...... Let's go back."
He doesn't care. Take a dip. There won't be any problems after a while. Can...... The prince is different. He's such a noble man. In case of sunburn. That's what a good thing to do. Once the emperor is held accountable. Ask about sin. The first one who couldn't escape being beheaded was him, the personal little eunuch.
"I want to go in and have a look." He wanted to see the queen mother. I don't know if the queen mother is doing well here. After all, she is the queen of the world. No one should make it difficult for her. I thought so to myself. I was a little relieved. My heart is no longer as turbulent as it was when I first came.
"Prince......" Xiao Zhuozi shouted uneasily.
The emperor said. No one is allowed to visit the queen.
"You're just waiting outside here." Say it. He pushed open the two crumbling wooden doors and walked in.
Little Zhuozi wants to keep up. But he was stopped by a look.
As soon as the prince walked into the cold palace. The smell of rotting wood that still can't be dispelled in this hot summer day is coming. He couldn't help but frown. But the feet do not stop. Walk towards the independent 'Xichun Garden' at the gate of the Moon Cave. The women who were originally chatting in the courtyard saw this young and handsome man in fine clothes walk in. Then a swarm of bees swooped down. While pounced on it, he also tidied up his appearance. shouted in his mouth: "Your Majesty ......"
Hear these noisy sounds. The prince's eyebrows, which had not yet been stretched, tightened again. Not disgust. It's fear and intolerance. Thereupon. Speeded up the speed on the feet. Walk through the Moon Cave Gate quickly. Will those who are covered in dirt. There is no grooming at all. The woman who lost her sanity was left far behind.
After walking into the 'Xichun Garden'. He just found out. My back was soaked in cold sweat. Yes. He had to admit. He was a little scared. Some regret coming here.
However. He had a reason to come here. He had to come to this cold palace.
The middle-aged palace maid next to the queen outside the 'Xichun Garden' saw the person clearly. I was stunned at first. Then he hurriedly stepped forward and saluted.
"Aunt Zhu doesn't have to be polite. I just came over to see the queen mother." The prince's voice is gentle. Exempt from the ceremony of the middle-aged palace maid who was called Aunt Zhu. And then. Cross over to her side. Walked in.
"The prince ......" Aunt Zhu was taken aback. I want to step forward and stop it. But the young prince had already walked in.
When he saw the dim room. Confusion. Kneel on the ground. There are words in the mouth. A middle-aged woman holding a puppet in her hand and smirking. There was a stumble under his feet. If it weren't for Aunt Zhu, who was following him closely, she reached out and helped her. He almost fell to the ground.
He could barely believe what he was seeing. The sloppy smirking woman on the ground would be his mother. It's always loved pretty. Love clean. Always dressed up bright and moving. Woman in a gorgeous costume.
"Queen Mother's ......"
Sad voice. Listening to it for no reason makes people's hearts sour. Aunt Zhu turned her face sadly. Since entering this cold palace. That's how the mother became. It's like a ragdoll that has lost its life. Every day I only know to hold that ragdoll and giggle.
The smile on the face of the woman on the ground froze. A glimmer of pain flashed in his eyes. And only for a moment. Back to that giggling form.
"Aunt Zhu. I want to talk to the Queen Mother alone."
"Good. The slave went outside and guarded."
"Hmm." The prince nodded slightly. Aunt Zhu walked out. Pro. also thoughtfully closed the door for their mother and son.